BECAUSE OF YOU
NeYo feat.Joe Budden Lyrics

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Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh

Ooh, want to, but I can't help it
I love the way it feels
It's got me stuck between my fantasy and what is real
I need it when I want it, I want it when I don't
Tell myself I'll stop everyday, knowing that I won't

I got a problem, and I (ooh, don't know what to do about it)
Even if I did, I don't know if I would quit but I doubt it
I'm taken by the thought of it

And I know this much is true
Baby, you have become my addiction
I'm so strung out on you
I can barely move but I like it

Said and it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said and it's all because of you, mmm (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said and it's all because
Never get enough
She's the sweetest drug (ooh-ooh-ooh)

Think of it every second, I can't get nothin' done
Only concern is the next time I'm gon' get me some
Know I should stay away from, 'cause it's no good for me
I try and try, but my obsession won't let me leave

I got a problem and I (ooh, don't know what to do about it)
Ooh, even if I did, I don't know if I would quit but I doubt it
I'm taken by the thought of it, ayy (ooh-ooh-ooh)

And I know this much is true
Baby, you have become my addiction
I'm so strung out on you (strung out on you)
I can barely move, (ooh), but I like it (and I like it)

Said and it's all because of you (oh, all because of you)
Said and it's all because of you, mmm (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said and it's all because
Never get enough (never get enough)
She's the sweetest drug (ooh-ooh)

Ain't no doubt (no doubt, ayy)
So strung out (strung out, oh)
Ain't no doubt (this ain't no grain of doubt, oh)
So strung out (hey)
Over you, over you, (you), over you (you)
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Because of you
And it's all because of you
Mmm, never get enough
She's the sweetest drug

And I know this much is true
Baby, you (baby, you, you, you)
Have become my addiction (my addiction)
I'm so strung out on you
I can barely move but I like it (but I like it, yeah)

Said and it's all because of you (oh, all because of you)
Said and it's all because of you, mmm (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said and it's all because
Never get enough (oh, never get enough)
She's the sweetest drug

She's the sweetest drug

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to NeYo feat. Joe Budden's song, "Because Of You," speaks to a person's addiction to their lover. The song expresses a deep longing and desire for someone that has captured the heart and mind, leaving the person feeling helpless and stuck in their fantasy. The lines, "This got me stuck between my fantasy and what is real" and "I need it when I want it, I want it when I don't," brilliantly captures the emotional turmoil one go through when fighting an addiction.

Throughout the song, the lyrics imply that the person is aware of their issue and knows that they should avoid their lover. However, the addiction is too strong, and they cannot resist the temptation, admitting that "Even if I did, I don't know if I would quit." The chorus, "Baby, you have become my addiction. I'm so strung out on you," beautifully summarizes the theme of the song, showcasing that the person has become so hooked on their lover that they cannot function without them.

In conclusion, the lyrics of "Because of You" speak to the emotional and psychological struggles of battling addiction, even to a person's lover. The song perfectly captures the feeling of being helpless and out of control, reflecting the powerful emotions that love can elicit.

Line by Line Meaning

Ooo, want to but I can't help it
I have a strong desire, but I feel powerless to resist

I love the way it feels
I enjoy the experience that comes with it

This got me stuck between my fantasy and what is real
I am confused between what I want and what is realistic

I need it when I want it
I require it at my convenience

I want it when I don't
I crave it even when I don't need it

Tell myself I'll stop everyday
I give myself false promises of quitting daily

Knowing that I won't
Deep down, I'm aware that I cannot stop it

I got a problem, and I (don't know what to do about it)
I admit that I have an issue, but I'm clueless about fixing it

Even if I did, I don't know if I would quit
I'm uncertain if I have the willpower to stop doing it

But I doubt it; I'm Taken by the thought of it
I'm doubtful because I'm captivated by the idea of it

Baby, you have become my addiction
My obsession with you has turned into an addiction

I'm so strung out on you
I've become excessively dependent on you

I can barely move, but I like it
I'm immobilized by my addiction, but I enjoy it

So, then it's all because of you (all because of you)
You're solely responsible for my addiction

Never get enough
I can never have enough of it

She's the sweetest drug
You're as addictive as a drug

Think of it every second
I'm constantly thinking about it

I can't get nothing done
I can't focus on anything else

Only concern is the next time I'm gon' get me some
My only worry is when I'll have another fix

Know I should stay away from
I'm aware that I should keep my distance from it

'Cause it's no good for me
It's harmful to my well-being

I try and try, but my obsession won't let me leave
I attempt to leave, but my addiction holds me back

Ain't no doubt (no doubt, hey)
There's no uncertainty about it

So strung out (strung out, hey)
I'm severely addicted

(Over you)
Your hold on me is too strong

(Because of you And it's all because of you Mmm, never get enough She's the sweetest drug)
It's because of you, you're the sweetest drug and I can never get enough of you

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Shaffer Smith, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen

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